GREEN INITIATIVATES FOR A THRIVING PLANET
Beyond the excitement of baseball games, Target Field stands as a testament to the Twins’ vision—proving that an entertainment facility can be a pioneer in sustainable practices, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility, and inspiring fans to be champions for the very planet that sustains us.
HOW WE GO GREEN
Waste Diversion
More than 99% of waste at Target Field is diverted from landfills, and leftover concessions food is donated to local nonprofits. Fans help make Target Field MLB’s greenest ballpark by responsibly disposing of waste in compost or recycling bins.
Compostable Packaging
Eco-friendly packaging promotes sustainability at concessions. Nearly all concessions packaging at Target Field is compostable thanks to ReRoute Americas, our Official Composting Partner.
Rainwater Recycling
Our one-of-a-kind Pentair system captures rainwater and reuses it for ballpark maintenance, saving more than 20 million gallons since Target Field opened.
Transportation
Target Field is ideally situated for pedestrian or bike access, and is more accessible by public transit than any other ballpark in America.
Energy Efficiency
Target Field is almost fully lit by LED lighting, and we have a state-of-the-art energy conservation system to regulate temperature throughout the facility in the most energy efficient manner.
Community Outreach
Education programs like Learning Through Baseball and community partnerships help inspire Twins Territory to be champions for our planet.
PLAY YOUR PART FOR THE PLANET
You can be a champion for our planet when you visit Target Field!
REDUCE WASTE
Nearly all concessions packaging at Target Field is compostable thanks to ReRoute Americas, our Official Composting Partner.
Do your part to keep waste out of landfills by disposing of items in the correct organics and recycling bins located throughout the ballpark.
REUSE AND REFILL
You can bring an empty reusable water bottle and fill it at free water refill stations throughout the ballpark courtesy of Pentair, our Official Smart, Sustainable Water Provider.
GREENER WAYS TO GET TO TARGET FIELD
Target Field is connected to the Cedar Lake Trail for pedestrian and bike access, and Target Field features hundreds of bike parking spaces on the promenade and at various locations around the ballpark.
Target Field is also more accessible by public transit than any other ballpark in America. Connected by the Metro Transit blue and green lines, the Northstar commuter rail, and numerous bus lines, Target Field gives fans many options to get to the game.
DID YOU KNOW?
Last season we donated more than
20,000 pounds
of leftover food to local housing shelters and food banks to help feed our neighbors and minimize food waste through our partnerships with Delaware North Sportservice and Rock & Wrap It Up!
A dedicated team hand sorts waste after every game at Target Field to ensure every item goes to the correct composting or recycling facility, keeping nearly
1,500 tons
of waste out of landfills each year.
Target Field’s custom-designed Pentair system can capture, purify and store more than
200,000 gallons
of rainwater to be reused onsite.
Since opening Target Field in 2010, the Twins are the first and only MLB club to achieve
5 separate LEED certifications
for our industry-leading sustainability efforts.
TARGET FIELD ACCOLADES
The Twins honor the power of sport by leading through example, and our industry-leading sustainability efforts have earned numerous accolades.
